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House Passes HB 254 to Protect Minors from Tanning Beds

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB 254 regulating tanning salons in the state of Alabama. The bill was sponsored by Representative Ronald Johnson (R) and requires that minors must get written consent for tanning and that protective eyewear must be worn while in … Continued
February 13, 2014

Democrats Qualify in House Races

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter From Reconstruction until 2010 the Alabama Democratic Party has been in control of the Alabama House of Representatives.  In 2010 however, under the leadership of Alabama Republican Party Chairman/then minority leader Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn the Alabama Republican Party won a majority of seats in the Alabama House … Continued
February 11, 2014

Therese Ford launches campaign for Alabama House District 75

Staff Report MONTGOMERY – Educator, retired state employee and attorney Therese Ford of Montgomery today announced her candidacy for the Alabama House of Representatives, District 75. “I grew up, worked and raised my family right here in the River Region. It’s a great place to live,” Ford said. The district covers eastern Montgomery County and … Continued
February 10, 2014

Taxpayer Audit Protection Act Passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 21, 2014, the Alabama Taxpayer Audit Protection Act sponsored by Representative Wayne Johnson (R) from Ryland passed the House today with a vote of 74-22. This Act ensures that individuals and groups in Alabama can not be targeted by tax officials with the Alabama Department of … Continued
January 22, 2014

Constitution Party Calls Foul in HD 31 Ballot Count

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama House of Representatives District 31 candidate, Jeshua Screws, whose petition for ballot access was disqualified by the Alabama Secretary of State office, went on Facebook and blamed corruption for the rejection of his Constitution Party candidacy for the HD 31 special election in Coosa and Elmore Counties. Jeshua … Continued
December 9, 2013

Fridy Announces Two Campaign Co-Chairmen

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday Matt Fridy (R), who is running for the Alabama House of Representatives for District 73, announced that Jack Gray and Hal “Hewy” Woodman have agreed to be Co-Chairmen on his campaign.  Fridy also announced the formation of a Helena Campaign Committee. Fridy said, “I am proud to … Continued
November 20, 2013

Fridy to Address Rainy Day Patriots

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Rainy Day Patriots are holding their monthly meeting at the Homewood Public Library on Thursday at 6:30 pm and this month’s special guest will by Republican state house candidate, Matt Fridy. Fridy is a former Chairman of the Shelby County Republican Party, a former member of the Alabama … Continued
October 15, 2013

Republicans Announce Special Election Candidates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday was the final day for qualifying for major party candidate in the Special Election for Alabama House Districts 74. Qualifying in House District 104 will end on Monday, August 26th no later than 5:00 pm. The Alabama Republican Party announced that three candidates have filed to run in … Continued
August 21, 2013

DeMarco Receives Award from Alabama Grocers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama State Representative Paul DeMarco (R) from Homewood has received the Alabama Grocers Association Spirit of Alabama Award. State Representative Paul DeMarco said, “I am honored to have received the Alabama Grocers Association Spirit of Alabama Grocers Association Award. The grocers of our state have an important impact on … Continued
August 16, 2013

Fate of State’s Legislative Redistricting Plan Now in Hands of Federal Judges

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislative Black Caucus lawsuit challenging Alabama’s legislative 2012 redistricting plan will be decided by a panel of three federal judges in Montgomery. The trial ended on Tuesday. The Alabama Political Reporter spoke with Alabama state Representative Jim McClendon (R) from Springville following the conclusion of the redistricting … Continued
August 14, 2013